Northshore Senior Center to host workshops in Bothell and Kirkland

The Northshore Senior Center (NSC) in Bothell is holding a number of events in the next few weeks, starting with a World Dance Party on Friday.

The party will be from 6-9 p.m. at the NSC, 10201 E. Riverside Dr., in Bothell. This is a free community event and is open to all ages.

Admission is one potluck dish of the attendee’s choosing to share.

There will be lessons on dances from countries ranging from Denmark and Cambodia, to Israel and Latin America, to Serbia and Canada. The event is sponsored by the NSC’s outreach committee and Riverside East. Call (425) 487-2441 for information.

NSC will also host a four-week workshop entitled Chicken Soup for the Brain.

This workshop explores a variety of approaches for memory enhancement. Individuals will learn how memory is made and forgotten, factors that can worsen memory and a variety of ways to enhance brain wellness.

The workshops will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays, from June 5-26.

Pre-registration is required and to do so, call (425) 286-1029. Classes are at NSC.

In addition, NSC will host Understanding the Value and Benefits of Self-Compassion in Kirkland.

This free workshop will be from 1-2 p.m. on June 5 at Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave.

Self-compassion is learning and practicing ways to take care of yourself. In this workshop, attendees will learn new tools and strategies for promoting self-compassion.

Pre-registration is required. To register, call (425) 587-3360.